Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

70 -- ENTERPRISE SOLUTION BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT DUE 012999 POC Ms. Carol Miranda, Contract Specialist, 703-784-6526 E-MAIL: mirandacl@quantico.usmc.mil, mirandacl@quantico.usmc.mil. This announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis. This is neither a Request for Quotations (RFQ) nor a Request for Proposals (RFP). Program Management, Information Technology Infrastructure (PM IT), U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, is seeking sources to participate in establishing GSA Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Information Technology (IT) hardware as part of the DON/USMC Enterprise Solution. The following information is provided to assist potential vendors, who have the capabilities, experience and knowledge to meet this requirement. COVERAGE This is an "Enterprise" initiative which will satisfy the requirements of the entire USMC, the size of which is the equivalent of a Fortune 500 company and the DON. BPAs resulting from any solicitation will be the mandatory acquisition vehicles utilized to satisfy USMC IT requirements worldwide and, while not mandatory, would be open for Department of Navy (DON) use as well. The USMC will act as the executive agent for the establishment and management of any resultant BPAs. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be comprised of three distinct bid lots: Desktops, Laptops, and Servers. Evaluation of proposals will consist of "Best Value" determination and evaluation will be performed by bid lot. Any resulting BPAs may include multiple lots. Firms must be a GSA Schedule holder. All equipment shall include a minimum three-year warranty with possible extension to four or five years; provide worldwide logistical support; and training. ORDERING In FY99 any contracting office within USMC may place orders against any resultant BPAs. In FY00, all USMC orders will be processed centrally through the PM IT office. DON contracting offices may place orders directly for DON requirements throughout the life of the BPAs. Any resultant BPAs will be available through the Navy Information Technology Catalog (ITEC Direct), the Marine Corps Buyer's Guide and DoD E-Mall. No award will be made as a result of this announcement. Interested sources shall provide electronically a company point of contact; physical address; phone and fax numbers; E-mail address and a two-(2) page capability statement based on the information provided in this announcement. Point of contact for this announcement is Ms. Carol Miranda at Marine Corps Systems Command, PM IT, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, MOD II, Building 2020, Quantico, VA 22134-5010; Phone: (703) 784-6526; Fax: (703) 784-5609; E-mail address: mirandacl@quantico.usmc.mil. Posted 01/12/99 (W-SN287322). (0012)

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